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Elgato Launches Wave Next, a Unified Creator Audio Platform With On-Device DSP

Hardware DSP with a free Wave Link 3.0 mixer delivers polished, low-latency audio across apps.

Overview

  • Wave Link 3.0 is now a free download for Windows and macOS, managing inputs, routing, monitoring, VST effects, and up to five independent submixes.
  • A new Wave FX Processor developed with Lewitt Audio moves processing to hardware for zero-latency monitoring and consistent outputs in any application.
  • VST Insert creates a low-latency path to run software effects that are returned to the hardware chain so a single processed signal reaches every destination.
  • Clipguard 2.0 and multi-ADC/32-bit internal processing aim to prevent distortion and expand usable dynamic range during loud peaks.
  • Launch hardware includes Wave:3 MK.2, Wave XLR MK.2, and XLR Dock MK.2, with the dual-input Wave XLR Pro slated for Q2 2026 and deep control available through Stream Deck devices.